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Design thinking, especially when introduced to the student early on, instills innovative and human centered mindsets that will only benefit the student in the future. There is a lot of gravity in the importance of and educator seeing himself as a facilitator, as a learner, a resource. This serves the purpose of the student becoming the co-creator of his/her learning experience and designing something viable for a pre-existing need without judgement. Design thinking classes will change the dynamic between student and teacher transforming them both as learners; it will also make the student an initiator, a better leader, and a more empathetic person overall.
-Georgina F.
== Student Continuity ==
The creativity and innovation that design thinking provokes within students is very valuable. In reading what it takes to design a class, I liked the idea of having students return the following year to help. This continuity can bring a sense of community to the course. The hindsight knowledge that previous students can bring is valuable in sparking confidence and ideas in new students. The result of this design thinking opportunity with this trait gives the potential of creating an alumni network of growth and innovation.
-Julia Yaklich